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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?
(a) High-pitched sounds.
(b) Minute physical movements.
(c) Friendly people.
(d) Approaching danger.

2. What does McConnell believe about how the majority of prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog on?
(a) She doesn't support it.
(b) She supports it.
(c) She supports certain breeds.
(d) She doesn't support certain breeds.

3. What is the #2 preference prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog?
(a) Looks.
(b) Sex.
(c) Personality.
(d) Worth.

4. Can dogs sniff out land mines and cancer?
(a) Only when a dog has matured.
(b) No.
(c) Only during certain months.
(d) Yes.

5. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?
(a) Turn away from the dog and avoid eye contact.
(b) Turn towards the dog and make eye contact.
(c) Grab the dog by the scruff of the neck and avoid eye contact.
(d) Grab the dog by the collar and make eye contact.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one way humans can teach dogs to see them as familiar and not a stranger?

2. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?

3. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use slow, continuous notes for what purpose?

4. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?

5. McConnell states that what is contrary to a dog's nature?

(see the answer key)

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